How can I import tickers into my TWS watchlist?

Q: How can I import tickers into my TWS watchlist?

To import a list of tickers into TWS: Click on the File menu option followed by Import/Export and select Import Financial Instruments Click browse to locate the file, and choose whether you would like to import the tickers to the current page or a new page Click OK once finished. If you are unsure of the format for the file you are importing, it is recommended to export a test list of contracts to view the proper formatting: From your existing watchlist, click on the File menu option followed by Import/Export and select Export Financial Instruments Use the exported file as a guideline as to how to format your ticker file.

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To import a list of tickers into TWS:

Click on the File menu option followed by Import/Export and select Import Financial Instruments

Click browse to locate the file, and choose whether you would like to import the tickers to the current page or a new page
Click OK once finished.

If you are unsure of the format for the file you are importing, it is recommended to export a test list of contracts to view the proper formatting:

From your existing watchlist, click on the File menu option followed by Import/Export and select Export Financial Instruments
Use the exported file as a guideline as to how to format your ticker file.